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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Complications Of Type 2 Diabetes

Health Encyclopedia: Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Coma

Definition

Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma is a complication of type 2 diabetes that involves extremely high blood sugar (glucose) levels without the presence of ketones. Ketones are a by-product of fat breakdown.


Alternative Names

Nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma; NKHHC; HONK - hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma is a condition of decreased consciousness, extreme dehydration (la...

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